zest-backend

Welcome to the backend repository of Zest, the Ecommerce Grocery Website! This guide will assist you in setting up and running the backend server locally.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• MongoDB (MongoDB Community Edition)

Installation

Clone the Repository:

  git clone https://github.com/poonam-kumawat/zest-backend.git

Install Dependencies:

  npm install

Configure Environment Variables:

Create a .env file in the root of the project and provide the necessary environment variables. For example:

  PORT=3001
  MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/zest
  JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key

Replace your-secret-key with a secure secret for JWT token generation.

Run the Application:

  npm start

This command will start the backend server, and it will be accessible at http://localhost:3001.

Usage

• Ensure your MongoDB server is running.
• Access the backend server at http://localhost:3001.
• The backend server provides APIs for user authentication, product information, and order management.

Frontend Repository

For a complete end-to-end experience, make sure to set up the Zest Frontend. Follow the instructions in the frontend repository to run the frontend application.